November
27* Indicatesplayers, teams or
others that were not included in the original 1952 Topps baseball card set.

Born: 2

Johnny Schmitz was born on this day in 1920
Bob Schultz was born on this day in 1923

Events/Transactions: 11

1)Centerfielder Joe DiMaggio was named American
League MVP on this date in 1941.
Joe's 56 game hitting streak edged out Ted Williams hitting .406 in most
Sportswriters opinion.
2) On this date in 1950, former player/manager of the Cleveland
Indians, infielder Lou Boudreau* was named
player/manager of the
Boston Red Sox .

3) Senators Infielder Sam Dente was
traded to the Chicago White Sox for infielder Tom Upton on
this date in 1951.

4-5)Al Rosen
was chosen the MVP of the American League and
Roy Campanella
was chosen the MVP of the National League on this date in 1953.

In the 1955 Rule 5 Draft occurring on this
date, the following transactions occurred:

6) Outfielder
Monty Irvin was drafted by the Chicago Cubs from the New
York Giants in the Rule
5 draft.7) St.Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher
Joe Presko was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the Rule 5 draft.8) In the Rule 5 draft, the Milwaukee Braves drafted left handed pitcher
Lou Sleater from the
Kansa City Athletics.

9) Brooklyn's Don Newcombe*
received the first Cy Young award on this date in 1956.10) On this date in 1959, the Chicago White Sox signed
veteran pitcher Mike Garcia as a free agent.

11) The New York Mets named Gil Hodges
their new manager on this date in 1967.

Died: 3

Bill Connelly* died on this date in 1980
Eddie Mayo* died on this date in 2006